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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.01, 14,359.44 and 4,894.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.01, 14,359.44 and 4,894.31 is: 7,342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.01 : 14,359.44 = 4,894.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.01/14,359.44 = 4,894.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.01x = 14,359.44 × 4,894.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.01x = 70,279,524.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,279,524.27/9,571.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,342.96

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